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Derkin Family History

Derkin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Derkin, originally a borrowing from Flemish settlers of Middle Dutch Dierkin, a pet form of Diederik (Continental Germanic Theuderic from *theud- ‘people’ + *rīk- ‘power, rule’), but also used as a pet form of Middle English Der(e) (Old English Dēor).

Some of the following early bearers from S England may alternatively belong under (3). From Mac Duarcáin, see Durkin.

Variant of Dorking (2); for early bearers see Darkin (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Derkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Derkin families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Derkin families in 1911.
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What did your Derkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derkin. 46% of Derkin men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Trucker
    28%

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Derkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Derkin. For the veterans among your Derkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Derkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Derkin in 1964 was 90, and 76 in 2003.

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